The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1618

Chapter 1618:

“Corrine, are you not at the office today?” Jolene’s voice rang casually through the receiver.

Corrine’s gaze flicked instinctively to Waldo. “No. Is something the matter?”

On the other end, Jolene sounded breezy. “I have a bit of free time lately. Thought I might invite you out for a drink.”

Before Corrine could even shape a reply, Waldo reached over and plucked the phone from her hand. “Weren’t you abroad? When did you come back? Why are you suddenly—” Click. The call ended.

Corrine raised an eyebrow and tilted her head. “Did you two have a fight?”

sound lacked conviction. “Do I even know her that well? What would we be

her to look him

beneath his bravado, studied his face with an amused smirk. “So…

as though insulted. “Care for her?” His voice shot up in disbelief, sharp and defensive. “You must be

her eyes narrowed, a knowing glint dancing within them. She had already read him like a headline. Her silence spoke

moment had

saw the two of you hugging at the law firm last week,” she said casually. Then, leaning in with her nose theatrically close to

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caught. His eyes widened behind his glasses, and in an instant,

“Look at you—flustered. I struck

above her head to shield herself from the afternoon sun. “Just a word of advice, Waldo. Jolene has admirers lined up like they’re buying concert tickets. If you

to the spot, his eyes fixed on her retreating silhouette. His jaw clenched slightly. Attend Jolene’s wedding? Over his